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Microbial Identification System for Space Station Freedom
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Abstract
The Environmental Health System (EHS) and Health Maintenance Facility (HMF) on Space Station Freedom will require a comprehensive microbiology capability. This requirement entails the development of an automated system to perform microbial identifications on isolates from a variety of environmental and clinical sources and, when required, to perform antimicrobial sensitivity testing. The unit currently undergoing development and testing is the Automated Microbiology System II (AMS II) built by Vitek Systems, Inc. The AMS II has successfully completed 12 months of laboratory testing and evaluation for compatibility with microgravity operation. The AMS II is a promising technology for use on Space Station Freedom.
Authors
- Harlan D. Brown - KRUG International Houston, TX
- Janle B. Scarlett - KRUG International Houston, TX
- Joyce A. Skweres - KRUG International Houston, TX
- Russell L. Fortune - Vitek Systems Hazelwood, MO
- John L. Staples - Vitek Systems Hazelwood, MO
- Duane L. Plerson - NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX
Citation
Brown, H., Scarlett, J., Skweres, J., Fortune, R. et al., "Microbial Identification System for Space Station Freedom," SAE Technical Paper 891540, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/891540.Also In
References
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- Man-Systems Architectural Control Document 1988 NASA/Johnson Space Center No. 30257
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- Pierson, D. L. Brown H. D. 1987 Inflight Microbial Analysis Technology 17th Intersociety Conference on Environmental System SAE Technical paper Series 871493